Position: Librarian
Location: Agricultural Research Services, Department of Agriculture
Salary: $139,395 – $181,216
Full job posting on USAjobs.
This position is in the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Library (NAL), Information Products Division (IPD) located in Beltsville, MD.
In this position, you will lead NAL’s collection development strategy and scholarly communication services and provides professional advice on the changing scholarly publishing environment, copyright, open access, and public access to USDA-funded research.
Duties
Clearly and effectively creates, articulates, and implements strategic direction and objectives for the NAL scholarly resources including physical, electronic and digital collections and research data.
Provides consultation and training on copyright, open access policies, open access licenses and publishing alternatives to researchers.
Offers support and training to researchers around the issues of data reuse, research integrity, and scholarly communication.
Develops and implements policies for accepting or rejecting gifts in kind to the library consulting with subject matter specialists, special collection.
Develops and implements a collection assessment program and conducts data analysis to inform collections and research data strategy.
Reviews and evaluates reports and recommendations of studies, analyses and surveys regarding policies programs, systems, services standards and procedures.
Manages the AGRICOLA index journal selection process.
Provides access to services and resources that help assess quality and impact of scholarship from traditional bibliometrics to emerging altmetrics.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
Basic Requirements:
Degree:1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree in any degree.
OR
Combination of education and experience:total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, the applicant must establish conclusively that the education, training, and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.
AND
In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet the following minimum qualification requirements:
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience developing a research library collection development policy and assessment program; and providing training on research integrity, copyright, publishing, and open access.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
Position: Executive Director, Region 1 Regional Medical Library (RML) / Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Original posting on SLA Careers.
The Network of the National Library of Medicine, Regional Medical Library (NNLM, Region 1), housed within the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), provides funding and health information engagement and training programs for the following states in alignment with the National Library of Medicine strategic plan: DC, DE, KY, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA, and WV.
The NNLM, Region 1 seeks a dynamic, creative, and collaborative Executive Director to lead, develop, and administer Region 1 engagement and training programs through each phase, from planning to evaluation. The Executive Director cultivates partnerships and fosters relationships across Region 1 and nationally to improve access to biomedical and health information for health professionals, librarians, and the public. The Executive Director engages with the National Library of Medicine and the NNLM Regional Medical Libraries, Offices, and Centers (ROCs), supports the national and regional programs in alignment with NNLM initiatives and National Library of Medicine (NLM) priorities, and collaborates with those that work with under-resourced and in medical underrepresented communities. This position will work closely with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to develop training and programming that supports community needs. The successful candidate will work in a diverse team environment at the HSHSL and the NNLM. Responsibilities will evolve along with the NNLM and library environments, requiring a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
This position is funded through a 5-year cooperative agreement from the National Library of Medicine. The successful candidate will join a well-established team in Year 4 of the current agreement. HSHSL Leadership supports preparing a competitive proposal for the next cooperative agreement cycle.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads, develops, plans, and administers all Region 1 engagement and training programs.
Fosters a sense of community and advocates for underserved, minority, and underrepresented communities.
Accurately evaluates and assesses Region 1 engagement, impact, and outcomes.
Manages annual and cumulative budgets and oversees the Region 1 grants program.
Prepares regular reports and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and UMB requirements.
Strengthens UMB’s the HSHSL’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Manages, mentors, and provides support for a diverse team including 1 staff member and 5 full-time faculty librarians.
Works with NNLM and UMB leadership groups to set and support goals that positively impact the strategic initiatives of each.
Serves as the primary Region 1 liaison to relevant national NNLM leadership committees.
Serves on the HSHSL Leadership team.
STATUS:
This is a full-time, grant funded, faculty position. This position is not eligible for permanent status. The incumbent will be eligible for promotion and is expected to participate fully as a member of the library’s faculty.
REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:
UMB and HSHSL support flexible work environments and the development of a vibrant university campus community. Onsite engagement is highly encouraged by leadership. The successful candidate will manage faculty librarians and staff through in-person and virtual means. This position allows for hybrid and telework arrangements. Travel may be necessary.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent advanced degree.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible library experience which includes 3 years of management/supervisory/project management experience.
Willingness to travel; valid government issued ID for travel at the time of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment and ability to apply and support cultural humility and principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in all activities and interactions with colleagues, health professionals, information professionals, and the public in a diverse, multi-cultural community.
Experience developing and conducting professional communications, presentations, and educational training sessions for diverse audiences.
Expertise in NNLM engagement and training programs and NLM resources.
Effective administrative and leadership skills, including competence in managing personnel and establishing partnerships.
Project management, strategic planning, and team leadership skills.
Experience developing outreach programs and conducting effective evaluations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Grant or proposal writing experience.
Established ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to adapt to change and experience in change management.
Evidence of a strong service orientation and ability to represent the HSHSL and NNLM accordingly.
Evidence of professional and scholarly activities
Application Process
UMB and HSHSL are fully committed to championing diversity, equity, and active inclusion among faculty, staff, and the student body. Applications from those who identify as members of historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. The HSHSL provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive faculty environment that fosters interdisciplinary research and interprofessional opportunities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is anticipated to start during Summer/Fall 2024. Candidates should include the following with their application: (1) Cover letter, to include a statement describing how you have supported equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the past, either in the workplace, as a student, or in other settings. If you have not had the opportunity for such experiences, describe briefly how you hope to support UMB’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse community; (2) Resume or curriculum vitae (CV); (3) At least three professional references (include name, current affiliation, email address and telephone number for each reference).
Application reviews will begin May 5, the position will remain posted until filled.
MINIMUM SALARY: $100,000, commensurate with experience
BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION: Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.
ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T Stadium, the Hippodrome Theater, the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor. The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is vibrant and diverse with access to a variety of communities, neighborhoods, and cultural centers. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras.
The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States with a record of innovative services and programs. The HSHSL employees 56 full time employees, including 25 faculty librarians. A modern building, the HSHSL opened in 1998 and serves as a hub for collaboration and learning on the UMB campus. Since 1983, the HSHSL has been the home of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1 and is the current location of the NNLM Web Services Office. Learn more about the NNLM and current initiatives and priority areas.
The HSHSL serves the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School. It supports 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and interdisciplinary Graduate School programs. The university offers 97 doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, and certificate programs. UMB is a 65-acre research and technology complex consisting of 57 buildings, including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRjobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the application process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For questions about ADA requests for reasonable accommodation, you may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran’s status, or age in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in UMB’s programs and activities.
Job: Faculty
Organization: Health Sciences & Human Services Library
Position: Metadata Librarian
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Original job posting on SLA Careers.
Metadata Librarian
Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL)
University of Maryland, Baltimore
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a dynamic and collaborative Metadata Librarian to join the HSHSL team.
This library faculty position focuses on metadata development and management to maximize discovery of content, particularly that produced by UMB faculty, staff and students. The position will support the HSHSL’s adherence to best practices in metadata methods, ensuring the interoperability and sustainability of metadata in bibliographic systems within the library, specifically metadata contributed to the UMB Data Catalog, UMB Digital Archive, the Library Catalog and other resources. This position works closely with faculty librarians from other departments. The incumbent participates in planning, establishing and achieving the goals of the Metadata Management Department and the Resource Development and Access Division.
The HSHSL is actively committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from people with underrepresented backgrounds and identities. The HSHSL seeks professionals who are invested in creating an inclusive environment by embracing empathy, respect, and self-reflection, and who strive to incorporate those values in their work and interactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create original metadata-rich records, mostly in science-related topics, for the UMB Data Catalog, a database of records describing datasets generated by UMB researchers
Curate content for the UMB Digital Archive, a repository of academic works and history of the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Document the assigning of metadata, using metadata maps, local authority records, etc.
Implement and sustain metadata strategies associated with resource description and digital initiatives and projects, including but not limited to quality control, preservation and access to digitized and born-digital content from the Library’s collections and other University sources
Serve as a liaison with internal and external partners on collaborative metadata projects
Perform original cataloging and enhancement of catalog records using MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH and MeSH
Keep current with emerging standards, tools, and developments such as BIBFRAME and Linked Open Data (Semantic Web) to apply to current and future library projects
Lead projects and serve as a member of project teams within and outside of the library
Participate in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) library consortium
Participate actively as a member of national and local professional associations and engage in scholarly and service activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Position Requirements:
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program
Experience with metadata development and management in an academic, research, or special collections library
Demonstrated knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schemas such as Dublin Core
Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging utilities such as OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems
Experience with authority control
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to handle, manage and initiate a variety of projects
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of colleagues within the Library and the University and to translate concepts effectively to a variety of user communities including researchers
Preferred:
A degree in a science-related field
Experience with digital repository platforms such as Dspace
Understanding of copyright as it relates to the sharing of digital content
Experience working with metadata in a health sciences library
REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE
This position reports to the Metadata Management Librarian.
This position can allow for a hybrid telework arrangement.
STATUS
This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library’s faculty. For more information, see the University’s “Criteria and Procedures Relating to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty”.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to completed applications received by May 1, 2023. Interested candidates please apply for this position through Taleo – #
A complete application package must include:
A resume or curriculum vitae;
Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email;
A cover letter that describes applicant’s interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a maximum 100 word statement describing their experience and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and how they would further the Library and UMB’s diversity values; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the Library and UMB’s commitment to diversity.
On a separate page, a signed/dated affidavit stating, “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” – this does not need to be notarized.
SALARY: $60,000minimum, commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION
Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.
ENVIRONMENT
The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven’s Stadium, and the Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras.
The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States with a record of user-centered innovative services and programs. Fifty-six FTE employees including 25 faculty librarians staff the library. Our attractive and vibrant facility, which opened in 1998, serves as a hub for collaboration and learning with resources, programs, and tools that promote discovery, creativity, and innovation. The HSHSL also serves as the headquarters for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1 and the NNLM Web Services Office.
The HSHSL serves the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School. It supports 7,200 students and nearly 7,900 faculty and staff members. UMB is a 71-acre research and technology complex consisting of 67 buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRjobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email.
Position: Research and Education Librarian for ICTR
Location: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Original job posting on SLA Careers.
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks an innovative, forward-thinking Research and Education Librarian to be embedded in the UMB’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). The UMB ICTR is a clinical and translational research initiative providing the administrative home for translational science partnerships at UMB, across the University System of Maryland (USM), and the joint UMB/Johns Hopkins (JHU) NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA).
This Research and Education Librarian position has four primary areas of responsibility:
Participate in the discovery, selection, and implementation of a faculty profile system.
Develop strategies for program evaluation and measuring the impact of the ICTR. Reports/data visualizations generated from these activities will be shared with various stakeholders.
Develop tools linking faculty and staff to content experts and core resources.
Provide research and instruction services.
To provide a range of services supporting the UMB ICTR, this faculty librarian will collaborate with experts within the HSHSL and potentially with external colleagues and in the CTSA national network. For more information about the HS/HSL, visit http://hshsl.umaryland.edu/ and about the ICTR, visit https://www.umaryland.edu/ictr/.
UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. HSHSL welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty Profiles System
Assist in the discovery, selection, and implementation of a faculty profiles system in collaboration with partners in participating units and institutions.
Develop a marketing and education strategy promoting UMB faculty expertise through effective use of a faculty profiles system in collaboration with ICTR staff.
Research Impact
Develop strategies for program evaluation and measuring the impact of the ICTR in research output, knowledge transfer, clinical implementation, community benefit, and the research impact of traineeships.
Conduct in-depth publication metrics reports at the author level (individual/group/ department), article level, and journal level enhancing visibility and demonstrating the research impact of the ICTR.
Employ data visualization tools to illustrate and highlight ICTR funded research.
Promotion and Networking
Market and promote ICTR collaborations and resources in partnership with ICTR staff.
Working with ICTR staff, implement systems linking ICTR faculty and projects to content experts at UMB and to other institutional partners.
Share information about the evolving landscape in scholarly communication such as open access and open science.
Research and Instruction
Design and offer workshops and consultation services related to research visibility, research impact, and scholarly publishing.
Participate in grant preparation and collaborate on grant-funded projects.
Develop presentations and share expertise in ICTR professional settings.
Other
Actively engage in committees and on teams within the HSHSL, the UMB ICTR community, UMB, and professional organizations.
Pursue research and professional development activities.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Two years of experience related to position responsibilities.
Experience designing instructional services.
Experience delivering presentations.
Experience searching biomedical databases such as PubMed and Scopus.
Experience in program evaluation.
Demonstrated evidence of successful project management.
Demonstrated service orientation and skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
PREFERRED:
Experience in an academic, research, or health sciences library.
Knowledge of faculty profiles systems.
Experience in using citation metrics tools.
Experience with tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, R, or Python.
REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:
The Research and Education Librarian for the UMB ICTR reports administratively to the Associate Director for Research and Information Services at the HSHSL and programmatically to the Director, UMB ICTR.
This position can allow for a hybrid telework arrangement.
STATUS:
This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library’s faculty. For more information, see the University’s “Criteria and Procedures Relating to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty”.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Include the following documents as part of the application package:
A resume or curriculum vitae.
Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email.
A cover letter that describes applicant’s interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a maximum 100 word statement describing their experience and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and how they would further the Library and UMB’s diversity values; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the Library and UMB’s commitment to diversity.
On a separate page, a signed/dated affidavit stating, “I verify that my CV is current and accurate” – this does not need to be notarized.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/general/about/employment/ or email mailto:jobs@hshsl.umaryland.edu.
SALARY: $55,000minimum, commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION:
Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland.
ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven’s Stadium, and the Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and symphony orchestras.
The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States with a record of user-centered innovative services and programs. Fifty-six FTE employees including 25 faculty librarians staff the library. Our attractive and vibrant facility, which opened in 1998, serves as a hub for collaboration and learning with resources, programs, and tools that promote discovery, creativity, and innovation. The HSHSL also serves as the headquarters for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1.
The HSHSL serves the schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Graduate School. It supports 7,200 students and nearly 7,900 faculty and staff members. UMB is a 71-acre research and technology complex consisting of 67 buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRjobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the application process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For questions about ADA requests for reasonable accommodations, you may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu.
Position: Director of Public Services
Location: Washington College
Original job posting on MLA Jobline.
Responsibilities:
Miller Library seeks an experienced and forward-looking librarian to lead its Public Services department, comprising Research and Instruction, Circulation, and Resource Sharing functions. Reporting to the College Librarian/Dean of Library and Academic Technology, the Director of Public Services is a member of the library leadership team and regularly assesses and participates in planning the effective use of physical and virtual collections, space, and technology to deliver programs and services that meet the changing needs of faculty, staff, and students. Ideally, this position will also serve as a liaison to the
Natural Sciences and Mathematics departments. A dedication to diversity, open communication, and positive relationships are a hallmark of the College and Miller Library, and an expectation of all library staff members. The team is close-knit and highly collaborative. The library promotes unhurried conversations and believes in fulfilling lives outside of work.
The position supervises and evaluates a team of three faculty research/instruction librarians (one currently unfilled), 1 FT interlibrary loan supervisor, 3 PT evening/weekend supervisors, and many student assistants. The Director of Public Services coordinates outreach activities and collaborates closely with librarians, staff, and student assistants to provide research, reference and resource sharing services, teach information literacy classes, support collection development, liaise with academic departments, and provide expertise regarding copyright and fair use. In addition, the Director of Public Services, under the guidance of the College Librarian/Dean of Library and Academic Technology and in collaboration with the Director of Archives and Technical Services, coordinates weeding of the collection.
Some evening and weekend hours are required. Annual salary range is $75,000 – $80,000,
commensurate with experience.
Requirements: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library science or information science program. Five years of academic library experience in public services (reference, instruction, resource sharing, or circulation), preferably with supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience with assessment of library programs or services. Knowledge of and experience with integrated library systems, resource sharing systems, emerging technologies, and learning management systems highly preferred. Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead a team are a must, as is a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This is an exempt full-time (35 hours per week), non-tenured faculty position. Benefits include 6 weeks of vacation, 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days, domestic partner benefits and paid maternity/paternity leave.
Salary Range: Annual salary range is $75,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience.
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references through our online portal. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Closing Date: 12/31/2024
LLAM Online 